@@RB3Vids I think it was for the fact that it was his most conceptually abstract album. That and I can't help but shake the idea that DAMN. was awarded the prize as a kind of "well we should've given it to TPAB but we didn't have the balls so well give it to DAMN." Situation.
@@Boog1137 I don't know man , Damn is Kendrick on his element , what I mean by that is when u listen to good kid , to pimp , there's alot of influences and u can hear in his rhymes , in damn it's all him that's Kendrick . The message in damn to me is more important cause like he says on lust a friend of the world is a enemy if the Lord , there is no changing the world till to pimp he had that mentality of I can change the world , in damn his changing him looking in the mirror which is something we should do .
Matt Lesner The givers of the Pulitzer said it wasn’t specifically for Damn., that it was more of a prize to commend and award Kendrick for his past accomplishments and pieces of music. It’s just that they hadn’t gotten around to giving the Pulitzer to him after TPAB.
yea but no one FULLY grasps kendrick without hearing all his albums so instead of giving him a weird way of viewing the albums where he only gets the surface intentions of the lyrics, why not just suggest he goes in chronological order
Duckworth is a real story. The “guy working the window” at the chicken restaurant was his dad and “Anthony, the guy robbing the place” is his manager. They met back then and ended up meeting in the future, in the studio like kendrick said. It’s a really amazing track. Imo to pimp a butterfly should be next. It’s an instant classic. Great video!
The song fear has three verses and the first is his fears as a child (7 years old) , second is fears as a teen (17 yr), and third his fears at 27 when album was made
The last line of FEAR is one of my favorite all time lyrics. "Wondering if I'm living through fear or through rap". Very simple, but very deep in context with much of his work. He's contemplating the religious/philosophical concept of self itself. He's asking himself who he is and recognizes that there are different perfectly accurate characterizations of who a human being actually is (well really there are 3 traditionally but he references the main 2). Is he the man? The one who walks through day to day life in the present moment; who's lived in constant fear of his environment throughout his life? Or is he really something more like his soul? The legacy, the immortal self left behind by his art, his rap, the braggadocios lyrics and the violence and the emotions and words and themes in his music which will last and influence people long after he's gone. It's ultimately not clear which of these is more "real" (which is actually the exact point of contention between many religious and non-religious philosophical thinkers). In some literal way his legacy is a more "real" version of himself than the very self he embodies in day to day life. And so this song acts as sort of a question to the listener, at least how I interpret it. Which is more important to you? Your self now? Or your self later? What sacrifices or investments are you willing to make with your present self and body to achieve immortality? And sacrifice is a very old religious concept. It's the very notion that giving up something today may be worthwhile for the future. It's the fundamental question of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ sacrificed himself such that his legacy and words of wisdom, even if you aren't religious like myself, spread around the world for thousands of years. Kendrick in all three albums has deeply embedded religious concepts and treats his rap as a true art of expression and valuable communicative tool of philosophical concepts rather than just making songs to sing along with. He's not just writing albums, he's out here writing academic thesis papers and mythological epics centered around cutting edge philosophical and religious themes. He's kind of doing exactly what ancient people did when they wrote mythological texts, or what Tolkien did, but with a completely different medium. And all the while the dudes making absolute fucking banger's musically. Man's a genius.
Watching your journey is awesome. Im 30, grew up on 90s hip hop.Your experience is reminding me of the 2000s when i was simultaneously experiencing the 2000s and with the internet discovering 80s hip hop and seeing how it all fit together.
"My latest muse is my niece, she worth livin'." That lyric probably hit me the hardest on this album... I tried to harm myself a few years back.... now I'll I can think of is her saying to me "Uncle Joooonnnnyyy!" with a big smile on her face.
Kendrick is a street reporter/poet/wordsmith. That final track was the story about a man named Anthony, also known as Top Dog, who created Top Dog Entertainment (TDE) and recruited a young Kendrick to became a rapper on his label. Only later did Top realize that Kendrick's dad was a guy who was once a goofy kid named Ducky (short for their family name Duckworth) whom Top decided not to kill when robbing a chicken joint a decade or more earlier. Had he killed Ducky, Kendrick would have grown up without a father and his decisions would have taken him down a completely different path. This album can be interpreted a million different ways but one way is to think that maybe it's all the final thoughts and emotions that go through someone's head as they're dying, and that final moment is bringing it back to right before he gets shot as if to say if you just make one itty bitty slightly different choice in life, just one thing, you might alter your entire destiny for better or worse.
Good Kidd Madd City is another album of Kendricks and imo is better than DAMN (DAMN is fantastic so that should tell you a lot) you should definitely give it a reaction
Keep doing what you do, dude. If this is your side hustle, much respect to the fact you dedicate time and effort to it. Plus, big ups to selecting this album.
I know I’m late but I love your genuine reaction it’s hard to find truth with reactions now days but you can understand so much and keep up with his wordplay is amazing. Age just give wisdom.
Rihanna's album ANTI is amazing. The deluxe version is really good. I don't think there are any bad songs on that album and that says a lot. At least in my opinion. Great reaction!
Yeah, he was signed by dre after his Section .80 album, then together they created the master piece that is Good kid m.a.A.d city. Please react to that album at some point, it's fucking amazing.
React to J Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive!!!! He's the best new school rapper along with Kendrick and this album is a deadset classic!!! Amazing production and lyrics.... you'll love it!
On the song DUCKWORTH when he speaks about the guy working at the kfc, that was kendricks dad and anthony was the guy who kinda signed kendrick, shows you how one decision changed both their lives
The album is actually meant to be listened to backwards. If you decide to listen to it again, listen to it that way. It gives off a totally different and equally good vibe.
Great reaction, the great thing about this is i personally feel this is Kendricks most accessible mainstream album. Good kid mAAd city and To Pimp a Butterfly are totally different beasts as far as conceptually.
"GOD" was a nice track, but he most def made that song for live performances, because it sounds soooo much better live. You have to see a video of it bro. Love the channel btw! Also, I saw you did GKMC already, you HAVE to do "To Pimp A Butterfly" then "Untitled Unmastered" it's a B-Side of TBAB
The album makes more sense when you play it backwards so you start at the last track about his father and then you move your way up the track one as being last track it's pretty cool.
Metal Biker Dude Reacts , I recommend listening to HipHop albums from different regions of America. I think you'll find them interesting to compare and contrast.
If you have some time have a listen to the deluxe version where the album is reversed. Then keep in mind that all of the tracks are supposed to be sort of in pairs. The dichotomy and the way it’s presented in reverse is pretty incredible!
This album won a pulitzer prize. Only time non classical or jazz music won a pulitzer.
SwishnaGaming even tho it’s his worst album lol, really good but the other three were better overall
@@RB3Vids I think it was for the fact that it was his most conceptually abstract album. That and I can't help but shake the idea that DAMN. was awarded the prize as a kind of "well we should've given it to TPAB but we didn't have the balls so well give it to DAMN." Situation.
@@Boog1137 I don't know man , Damn is Kendrick on his element , what I mean by that is when u listen to good kid , to pimp , there's alot of influences and u can hear in his rhymes , in damn it's all him that's Kendrick . The message in damn to me is more important cause like he says on lust a friend of the world is a enemy if the Lord , there is no changing the world till to pimp he had that mentality of I can change the world , in damn his changing him looking in the mirror which is something we should do .
Well deserved it's his best album and that means a lot
Matt Lesner The givers of the Pulitzer said it wasn’t specifically for Damn., that it was more of a prize to commend and award Kendrick for his past accomplishments and pieces of music. It’s just that they hadn’t gotten around to giving the Pulitzer to him after TPAB.
Now we need Good kid m.a.A.d city
It's a movie man, you would be nuts about it
Big John Boatright Feefo from Dead End Hip Hop said that in the GKMC review
yea but no one FULLY grasps kendrick without hearing all his albums so instead of giving him a weird way of viewing the albums where he only gets the surface intentions of the lyrics, why not just suggest he goes in chronological order
And "To Pimp A Butterfly" by Kendrick is a must listen for anyone that appreciates music
Yo pimp a butterfly is one of the worst albums of all time
@@shawncarbone2717 best*
@@shawncarbone2717 Lmfao
@@shawncarbone2717 your ears must be faulty
@@shawncarbone2717 you need a doctor like rn 😂😂
The song feel is just straight up poetry.
TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!(react to good kid m.a.a.d city first though)
nah Good Kid Maad City 1st for sure
Yes
Good kid maad city next!!!
Duckworth is a real story. The “guy working the window” at the chicken restaurant was his dad and “Anthony, the guy robbing the place” is his manager. They met back then and ended up meeting in the future, in the studio like kendrick said. It’s a really amazing track. Imo to pimp a butterfly should be next. It’s an instant classic. Great video!
That little look at 11:04 is priceless LMAOOO
“See there’s a difference between black artists and wack artists “
The song fear has three verses and the first is his fears as a child (7 years old) , second is fears as a teen (17 yr), and third his fears at 27 when album was made
Good kid m.a.A.d city is a modern G-Funk Master piece.
You were correct about the last song Duckworth - it is Kendrick's story. His father was serving chicken, his future manager was robbing the store..
*GOOD KID MAAD CITY*
It's his major debut album, and it's incredible. He tells his story of growing up being a good kid in a mad city.
This album also won a Pulitzer prize, first hip hop artist to do it
ASAPKoala Well deserved
"Ain't nobody praying for me" man hits you in the soul
I usually dont bump newer music alot but DAMN was the first album in a while I had on repeat when it dropped
Big ups to K Dot
1spidersymbiotepool check out book of Ryan if you haven’t!
@@funwhitekid4071
Ok I'll give it a listen
Fun White Kid Royce Da 5’9 ftw 😎
The last line of FEAR is one of my favorite all time lyrics. "Wondering if I'm living through fear or through rap". Very simple, but very deep in context with much of his work. He's contemplating the religious/philosophical concept of self itself. He's asking himself who he is and recognizes that there are different perfectly accurate characterizations of who a human being actually is (well really there are 3 traditionally but he references the main 2). Is he the man? The one who walks through day to day life in the present moment; who's lived in constant fear of his environment throughout his life? Or is he really something more like his soul? The legacy, the immortal self left behind by his art, his rap, the braggadocios lyrics and the violence and the emotions and words and themes in his music which will last and influence people long after he's gone. It's ultimately not clear which of these is more "real" (which is actually the exact point of contention between many religious and non-religious philosophical thinkers). In some literal way his legacy is a more "real" version of himself than the very self he embodies in day to day life. And so this song acts as sort of a question to the listener, at least how I interpret it. Which is more important to you? Your self now? Or your self later? What sacrifices or investments are you willing to make with your present self and body to achieve immortality? And sacrifice is a very old religious concept. It's the very notion that giving up something today may be worthwhile for the future. It's the fundamental question of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ sacrificed himself such that his legacy and words of wisdom, even if you aren't religious like myself, spread around the world for thousands of years. Kendrick in all three albums has deeply embedded religious concepts and treats his rap as a true art of expression and valuable communicative tool of philosophical concepts rather than just making songs to sing along with. He's not just writing albums, he's out here writing academic thesis papers and mythological epics centered around cutting edge philosophical and religious themes. He's kind of doing exactly what ancient people did when they wrote mythological texts, or what Tolkien did, but with a completely different medium. And all the while the dudes making absolute fucking banger's musically. Man's a genius.
Watching your journey is awesome. Im 30, grew up on 90s hip hop.Your experience is reminding me of the 2000s when i was simultaneously experiencing the 2000s and with the internet discovering 80s hip hop and seeing how it all fit together.
Love your channel, brother. Support from Colombia.👍🏾
Idk why I can’t stop watching your reaction on the song feel that song is literally a masterpiece every time I listen to it I smile
"My latest muse is my niece, she worth livin'." That lyric probably hit me the hardest on this album... I tried to harm myself a few years back.... now I'll I can think of is her saying to me "Uncle Joooonnnnyyy!" with a big smile on her face.
Pride always hits different. Going through life changing situations and listening to this song, will do something to you.
Kendrick is a street reporter/poet/wordsmith. That final track was the story about a man named Anthony, also known as Top Dog, who created Top Dog Entertainment (TDE) and recruited a young Kendrick to became a rapper on his label. Only later did Top realize that Kendrick's dad was a guy who was once a goofy kid named Ducky (short for their family name Duckworth) whom Top decided not to kill when robbing a chicken joint a decade or more earlier. Had he killed Ducky, Kendrick would have grown up without a father and his decisions would have taken him down a completely different path.
This album can be interpreted a million different ways but one way is to think that maybe it's all the final thoughts and emotions that go through someone's head as they're dying, and that final moment is bringing it back to right before he gets shot as if to say if you just make one itty bitty slightly different choice in life, just one thing, you might alter your entire destiny for better or worse.
I wish you had listened to his albums in chronological order cause then your can feel the growth in his music
You should def do Good Kid Maad City album, thats his breakthrough album!
TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY
Good Kidd Madd City is another album of Kendricks and imo is better than DAMN (DAMN is fantastic so that should tell you a lot) you should definitely give it a reaction
Keep doing what you do, dude. If this is your side hustle, much respect to the fact you dedicate time and effort to it.
Plus, big ups to selecting this album.
I was ready for this. You rock brotha
Feel is one of my favorite kendrick lamar song ever
Dude thank u and ur donator for this. Thank u
Appreciate your honesty! It’s a lost art nowadays
Yo to see MBD's growth on this hip hop shit brings a smile to my face. You appreciate music bro.
also you should do 2014 forest hill drive full album great album
Great album
YESSSSSSSs
this is a must
@@JAYE94611 repost so he see
@@Youre repost so he knows
Thanks for the album play brother definitely appreciate it.. Kendrick is a great artist..
I know I’m late but I love your genuine reaction it’s hard to find truth with reactions now days but you can understand so much and keep up with his wordplay is amazing. Age just give wisdom.
Dirty out here with the hair down looking fresh as hell. Actually reminds me of a Kendrick bar...
I bought this album for my day for his birthday. even got it on vinyl
Ok, he HAS to react to TPAB(not before reacting to GKMC though)Patrons, make this happen, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
He reacted to GKMC it's on his Patreon idk when he's posting it. Was my request last month :)
Nice! It's his most digestible album but 3rd best imo. He is one of the best out right now
Good Music nah, he is absolutely the best. I axtually think he may be the greatest ever in hip hop history
One of my favorite Kendrick albums.
React to To pimp a butterfly it is one of Kendrick Lamar greatest albums
King Greed one of the greatest albums of all time
It is his GREATEST albums and one of the best albums ever made!!
Man love what you said fight the power. ........ public enemy fight the power is a classic
Loyalty, God , & Love is all I need off this album 💯
Rihanna's album ANTI is amazing. The deluxe version is really good.
I don't think there are any bad songs on that album and that says a lot. At least in my opinion. Great reaction!
To pimp a butterfly is easily his best album. It's conceptually, musically, and lyrically AMAZING! You will love it
Great reaction dude
Kendrick Lamar is signing in the song ‘ ‘ ‘pride’
I wish I could upvote this a million times
Yeah, he was signed by dre after his Section .80 album, then together they created the master piece that is Good kid m.a.A.d city. Please react to that album at some point, it's fucking amazing.
cool hair
This album won the Pulitzer prize. It just gets better the more you listen
Diggin’ the hair.
Kick ass vid. Just found your channel and can’t wait to go thru and watch more 🤘
I could see you rollin up on your bike bangin "Be Humble"
React to J Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive!!!!
He's the best new school rapper along with Kendrick and this album is a deadset classic!!! Amazing production and lyrics.... you'll love it!
Yes I’d love to see some j cole!
JAY-Z - Reasonable Doubt
DMX - Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
Biggie - Ready to Die
AWESOME REACTION THANK YOU
On the song DUCKWORTH when he speaks about the guy working at the kfc, that was kendricks dad and anthony was the guy who kinda signed kendrick, shows you how one decision changed both their lives
And also when the song rewinds after that gunshot it replays the whole album because it would never happen if he killed his dad
You gotta do Good kid maad city!
Just did 😉
@@MetalBikerDudeReacts woo!
@@MetalBikerDudeReacts please do 2014 forest hills drive great album
The “ding” gets me Every. Single. Time.
Glad you liked the song love I though you weren't going to
same! my favorite song on the album 😁
Definitely from Cmpt CA
patreons yall have HAVE to request his album Section 80 now!!!!!!!!!!!
you have to listen to big krits '4EVA IS A MIGHTY LONG TIME'. he's one of the best. you will love the vibe and the lyrics
Geto boys - The ressurection (whole album) 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dirty! It’s great to see you noticing shit like,” aftermath” on the album. Watching you progress with knowledge is great!
You should definitely react to Book of Ryan by Royce da 5’9
Caleb Dawdy one of the most complete works in 2018!
The album is actually meant to be listened to backwards. If you decide to listen to it again, listen to it that way. It gives off a totally different and equally good vibe.
Great reaction, the great thing about this is i personally feel this is Kendricks most accessible mainstream album. Good kid mAAd city and To Pimp a Butterfly are totally different beasts as far as conceptually.
Loved This Reaction !
The last song is a true story. Ducky in the song is Kendrick's father and Anthony is Top Dawg, who is Kendrick's boss.
Humble was a single off the album that did amazingly well, and was also the theme song for the NBA playoffs 2 seasons ago
i love this reaction
Listen to some Outkast albums. beautiful music from start to finish like kendricks.
Ted Nugent NRA yes please
You definitely need to check out To Pimp A Butterfly
"GOD" was a nice track, but he most def made that song for live performances, because it sounds soooo much better live. You have to see a video of it bro. Love the channel btw! Also, I saw you did GKMC already, you HAVE to do "To Pimp A Butterfly" then "Untitled Unmastered" it's a B-Side of TBAB
Love seeing the newer rap. Keep it up
Now you have to listen to the album backwards. It makes more sense!
man i love you
The album makes more sense when you play it backwards so you start at the last track about his father and then you move your way up the track one as being last track it's pretty cool.
I know thisnis an old video but DUCKWORTH was a true story. Duckie was his father and Anthony owns the record label he signed too. Crazy coincidence
yo man, i know this is an older vid, but thanks for introducing me to aaron neville.
Man come with the Get Rich Or Die Trying already brother! Been waiting for months
You have to do “to pimp a butterfly by Kendrick lamar
Onyx - Last dayz 🔥🔥🔥🔥
HELL YEAH.. I'M ABOUT TO GET INTO THIS ✌Right On. And i hope you do Mad City
DAMN is great but Good Kid Mad City and To Pimp A Butterfly are hip hop classics. Those show his real genius.
Metal Biker Dude Reacts
, I recommend listening to HipHop albums from different regions of America. I think you'll find them interesting to compare and contrast.
I think u should’ve done good kid maad city but damn is still great
He did on patron
If you have some time have a listen to the deluxe version where the album is reversed. Then keep in mind that all of the tracks are supposed to be sort of in pairs. The dichotomy and the way it’s presented in reverse is pretty incredible!
In your private time you should listen to it in reverse, it was made to be played both ways but you'll hear it differently
Rihanna song? Maybe try "Consideration (ft. SZA)"
Aaron Neville LOOOOOL, the human harmonica!!!!!
Loyalty beat is actually burno Mars 24k intro slowed
Great Reaction
DAMN. Is a great album but gets overlooked because of Kendrick’s other albums
Please react to Drake - Take Care (album)
That was kendrick singing in the song prode
The I need some water reference in list goes back to good kid maad city where the old lady prays with the boys.. it's all intertwined it's amazing
THIS TIME YOU REACT TO MY SHIT OL DIRTY
James Brown - Body Heat
Love you bro keep it going ;)
Kendrick himself is singing this at 19:20
Rihanna Needed Me